Inventory Supervisor

About the role

The Inventory Supervisor is responsible for leading daily inventory control activities to ensure inventory accuracy, operational efficiency, and compliance within a fast-paced distribution environment. This role oversees cycle count execution, inventory audits, discrepancy investigations, and inventory-related reporting while providing direct leadership to inventory associates.

Responsibilities

• Support the facility Key Performance Indicators (KPI) consistently meet / exceed established goals, including but not limited to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safety, quality, productivity, sanitation, and maintenance.
• Maintain daily reports that are established to measure daily, weekly and monthly KPI’s.
• Develop and maintain inventory control systems that meet ongoing and future facility needs.
• Develop and manage the facility cycle count program and the inventory recoup/repack/return/recycle program.
• Provide floor support to Operations Supervisors and hourly associates regarding inventory issues and office support to the I/O Coordinators and receiving/shipping office personnel.
• Facilitates and executes the hold process for local site.
• Ensure daily communications and shift meetings provide the necessary information for employees to do their jobs consistently well while making them feel a real part of the team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Promotes positive customer relationships.

Requirements

• H.S. diploma/GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in logistics, supply chain, or related field.
• Two (2) years or more in manufacturing/production/distribution inventory required.
• Two (2) years or more supervisory experience required.
• Two (2) years or more PC Inventory and accounting skills required.
• Two (2) years or more in problem solving skills experience, use of formal Root Cause Countermeasure Systems preferred.
• Intermediate computer skills required.
• Exposure to Lean principles, systems and tools beginner preferred.
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) intermediate preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA required intermediate preferred.
• DOT and Hazmat knowledge may be required based on the account intermediate preferred.
• APICS certified intermediate preferred.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years or more in manufacturing/production/distribution inventory required.
• Two (2) years or more supervisory experience required.
• Two (2) years or more PC Inventory and accounting skills required.
• Two (2) years or more in problem solving skills experience, use of formal Root Cause Countermeasure Systems preferred.
• Intermediate computer skills required.
• Exposure to Lean principles, systems and tools beginner preferred.
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) intermediate preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA required intermediate preferred.
• DOT and Hazmat knowledge may be required based on the account intermediate preferred.
• APICS certified intermediate preferred.

Skills

• Ability to prioritize and organize work, along with strong follow-up, analytical, problem solving and sound decision making skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate in both verbal and written forms with customers, employees, peers and management.
• Ability to work self-directed with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work independently and as member of a team.
• Ability to manage individual performance and employee relations.
• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills.
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices.
• Intermediate computer skills required.
• Exposure to Lean principles, systems and tools beginner preferred.
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) intermediate preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA required intermediate preferred.
• DOT and Hazmat knowledge may be required based on the account intermediate preferred.
• APICS certified intermediate preferred.

Benefits

Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Pay

Pay Type: Exempt / Salary paid Twice Per Month
Annual Salary Pay: $87693

Schedule

This new operation requires a high degree of schedule flexibility, as shifts and coverage needs are still being developed. Employees must be available to work additional hours, days, and varying schedules as necessary to meet business demands.